Leeds United manager Javi Gracia will be making a game-time decision on whether or not Luis Sinisterra and Rodrigo will return to face Brighton when they travel to Elland Road on Saturday.
The Whites will have their work cut out for them this weekend but the return of the forward pair would be a big boost in confidence and chances of getting a vital three points.
With that in mind, we have looked at the squad's current injury list ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash with Brighton.
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Luis Sinisterra
The Colombian came off in the first half of the 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford last month and was absent from the squad for the 1-0 defeat against Chelsea over the weekend.
What Gracia said (March 9): "They [Sinisterra and Rodrigo] are doing something with the team. They are starting because some long-term injured players they need approaches to adapt and to come back with the team but they are doing something.
"In the next training session, we will evaluate their situations. If they help us in the next game, or [if] it's better to wait."
Potential return date: 11/03/2023
Patrick Bamford
Many fans would've hoped Bamford's injury woes were behind him but he was left out of the matchday squad against Chelsea last weekend as a precautionary measure following a knock to his leg. However, he's expected to be ok for the Brighton match.
What Gracia said (March 9): "I think Patrick is an important player for us. I don't know if the level is better or worse now than before but my focus right now is to make sure that he is the best version of him.
"That's my work and I'm trying to help him to do it."
Potential return date: 11/03/2023
Rodrigo
Rodrigo picked up a knock late into Leeds United's FA Cup win at Accrington Stanley. With scans showing bone and ligament damage at the joint, Rodrigo has undergone minor surgery to rectify the issue.
What Rodrigo said (February 22): "I expect to be back before the international break. When I got the injury, they said probably I will be back just after the international break, but things are progressing better than we always expected.
"I hope I can be available for the games before the international break, but let's see. We can’t confirm because it depends on my progression from now to the next two or three weeks, but if I keep this progression, I think I will be available before [the break]."
What Gracia said (March 9): "They [Sinisterra and Rodrigo] are doing something with the team. They are starting because some long-term injured players they need approaches to adapt and to come back with the team but they are doing something.
"In the next training session, we will evaluate their situations. If they help us in the next game, or [if] it's better to wait."
Potential return date: 11/03/2023
Liam Cooper
Cooper has missed the Whites' last six matches having picked up a muscle injury in the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at the start of February. He was believed to be on a similar return path as Pascal Struijk but the Dutchman was named as a sub against Chelsea, with Cooper nowhere in sight.
What Gracia said (March 2): "To be honest, I don't know if they are going to be ready or not. The main reason though [for a lack of update] is that I don't want to speak about injured players."
Potential return date: 11/03/2023
Adam Forshaw
After his run of consistent first-team appearances over the winter break, Forshaw suffered a hip problem that has seen him out for the start of the year and will be on the sidelines for a little while longer.
What Marsch said (Jan 20): "It was more of a procedure. He had an injection to help fortify things. He's had a lot of visits to the doctor to figure out why this keeps happening and one of the things is just strengthening the area.
"And so it's about making sure we're not putting him in a situation where it's not cyclical and he's battling all the time to get out on the pitch. It's about making sure getting him to a strong place to get him back to his best."
Potential return date: Unknown
Stuart Dallas
Dallas went to Spain to complete rehab work as he continues his recovery from a fractured femur he suffered against Manchester City in April last year. He was, however, forced to undergo a second surgery to 'clean some things up'.
What Marsch said (Jan 22): "Stuart had a follow-up operation, too, because they thought they had a little bit of an infection, so they just cleaned that out, but he's back and feeling good."
Potential return date: Unknown
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